Diet & Food
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Heart risk from alcohol intake
Drinking alcohol even in moderation may pose serious risks for some heart conditions, researchers have warned. Read more
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Metabolism gene origins unveiled
Swedish scientists have unveiled new findings about a gene thought to play a key role in human metabolism. Read more
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New ad ban to combat child obesity
Paediatricians have welcomed plans announced today to ban the advertising of unhealthy foods to children. Read more
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20g nuts a day "reduces" risk of diseases
People who eat a handful of nuts a day have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases, according to a new study led by European researchers. Read more
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Gut bacterium becomes obesity treatment
Belgian researchers have begun clinical trials using pasteurised bacteria as a treatment for diabetes and obesity, it was announced last night. Read more
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US study rejects safety of butter, saturated fats
Butter is not "back", a leading public health researcher said today after unveiling evidence linking saturated fats to increased risk of heart disease. Read more
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Carb link to IBS
Swedish researchers have found genetic links between carbohydrate intake and irritable bowel syndrome. Read more
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Fat tissue link to insulin resistance
Researchers have discovered that a central element in the development of insulin resistance is a failure in the body’s ability to store excess fat safely. Read more
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Vitamin D-bladder cancer link
Low vitamin D levels may be linked to risk of developing bladder cancer, a conference has heard. Read more
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How weight gain increases cancer risk
Men who put on significant weight as adults face an increased cancer risk compared with those who maintain their teenage weight, researchers report today. Read more